| Summary of Tennessee Graduated Licensing Law | |||||
Tennessee has a three stage licensing process for minors.
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| Tennessee License Chart | ||||||
| Learner’s Permit Class PD |
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| At least Age 15 | ||||||
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Requirements Proof of school attendance. Parent/Legal guardian sign Affidavit of Financial Responsibility. Birth Certificate & Social Security. Restrictions Cannot drive between 10:00 p.m. & 6:00 a.m. Seatbelts or child restraint as required by law. |
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| Intermediate Restricted License | ||||||
| At least Age 16 | ||||||
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Requirements Certification of 50 hours supervised behind-the-wheel experience, including 10 hours at night. Fewer than 6 points on driving record during 180 days immediately preceding application. Pass driving test. Restrictions Cannot drive between 11:00 p.m. & 6:00 a.m.Seatbelts or child restraint as required by law. |
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| Intermediate Unrestricted License | ||||||
| At least age 17 | ||||||
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Requirements Fewer than 6 points on driving record & no conviction of fault in traffic crash. No more than 1 seatbelt violation within previous 90 days. Restrictions |
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| Regular Class D License | ||||||
| At least age 18 | ||||||
| Requirements Pass vision, knowledge & driving test. |
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